Question 27

What type of research questions do you have?

97 responses. Responses that were vague or seemed to have interpreted the question to mean "what kinds of research questions are you asked" were not included below. These responses are grouped together by topic:

Databases

an annotated rating of subscription versus free databases would be good

How can we increase students' motivation to use sophisticated online research resources--subscription databases, refereed online journals, etc.--instead of free reference web sites--wikipedia--and search engines--google and yahoo?

How to get kids away from Wikipedia and Google and convince them that databases are better than "the Internet."

more child-friendly searching techniques/keywords

What are some resourceful and scholarly databases? I used to direct children to Wikipedia but now I've been told they are no longer a credible source.

What kind of usage are other libraries' databases and e-resources getting? How can I increase our patrons' usage/awareness?"

Social Networking/Gaming and Learning

At the elementary level, does the use of wikis or social networking skills have a significant impact on learning?

Is there any way to use social networking to teach search techniques,website evaluation,or internet safety?

Does web 2.0 integration into education actually have a demonstrable positive impact on student learning?

Does searching proficiency have any correlation to use of Social Networking technologies?

How aware are children of how they do what they do with the technologies they use?

How can libraries use technology to make what students learn in the classroom engaging and connected to their daily lives

How do children/students use social networking sites to build skills that help them navigate online information?

how kids use the web/best design for websites for kids

How many libraries have children involved in virtual worlds such as Webkinz, etc.?

Impact of social networking on student achievement

Information on how parents/teachers/nannies are using computers with children under 5.

I'm looking for ways to inform my students and staff of the constant changes that occur at the school media center website.

is there any concrete research about the positive effects of gaming and social networking in libraries

ways to use technology to enhance literary skills

family-centered computing

children helping other children with technology

Safety and accurate usage statistics for Teen Second Life, Second Life, Whyville, Club Penguin and other virtual worlds that can be both entertaining and educational

How to regulate it? (Teacher & parental controls)

What equipment and other resources are needed to set up connectivity for satellite programming coming from national institutions such as NASA, Smithsonian, Williamsburg,"

Information Literacy

best practices in information literacy instruction,

Best practices on teaching information literacy to middle school students with limited access to students.

Does searching proficiency have any correlation to use of Social Networking technologies?

How aware are children of how they do what they do with the technologies they use?

How can libraries use technology to make what students learn in the classroom engaging and connected to their daily lives

How can we increase students' motivation to use sophisticated online research resources--subscription databases, refereed online journals, etc.--instead of free reference web sites--wikipedia--and search engines--google and yahoo?

How can the public library bridge the gap between the have's and the have not's?

How do children/students use social networking sites to build skills that help them navigate online information?

How do you teach computer skills when there are no computers to teach with??? When there is not enough money to pay staff or buy books why would we want to spent money on something no one knows how to use???

how kids use the web/best design for websites for kids

How to get kids away from Wikipedia and Google and convince them that databases are better than "the Internet."

Information Literacy -- even within staff ...

more child-friendly searching techniques/keywords

More work on ICT skills, not JUST technology or information literacy, but the global definition of ICT, integration into the curriculum."

correlaton between computer use and information literacy

The effects of a non-technology literate teacher/librarian on K-12 children's learning.

What are best practices for instructing basics such as keyboarding skills: embedded in real-world activities or stand alone? At what age/grade are different technology skills/knowledge most effectively instructed?

What are some resourceful and scholarly databases? I used to direct children to Wikipedia but now I've been told they are no longer a credible source.

what are types of information literacy instruction are other libraries doing?

What are the most effective ways to learn and teach information seeking behaviors that are flexible for future innovations?

What works and What doesn't seem to make a wit of difference?

What literacy/technology skills are children lacking that the public library can assist in developing.

Benefits of Technology

Demonstrated benefits of technology for grant applications.

Effect of technology on children. Something we could use in grant requests.

How aware are children of how they do what they do with the technologies they use?

How can libraries use technology to make what students learn in the classroom engaging and connected to their daily lives

How can the public library bridge the gap between the have's and the have not's?

is there any concrete research about the positive effects of gaming and social networking in libraries

ways to use technology to enhance literary skills

What is appropriate for very young? What are best sites? Or programs.

What equipment and other resources are needed to set up connectivity for satellite programming coming from national institutions such as NASA, Smithsonian, Williamsburg,"

Best practices and Best Technologies

what has been successful at other libraries and with what target populations

How can libraries use technology to make what students learn in the classroom engaging and connected to their daily lives

How can the public library bridge the gap between the have's and the have not's?

how kids use the web/best design for websites for kids

How many libraries have children involved in virtual worlds such as Webkinz, etc.?

I'm looking for ways to inform my students and staff of the constant changes that occur at the school media center website.

Best software for children under 5.

more child-friendly searching techniques/keywords

ways to use technology to enhance literary skills

family-centered computing

More work on ICT skills, not JUST technology or information literacy, but the global definition of ICT, integration into the curriculum."

would like to know more about best sites for kids

What are best practices for instructing basics such as keyboarding skills: embedded in real-world activities or stand alone? At what age/grade are different technology skills/knowledge most effectively instructed?

what are types of information literacy instruction are other libraries doing?

What works and What doesn't seem to make a wit of difference?

What is appropriate for very young? What are best sites? Or programs.

Kid-Friendly Tech R&D

Children aren't small adults and categorize and search and explore differently then adults do. Therefore, how can we design technologies for children better

how kids use the web/best design for websites for kids

How many libraries have children involved in virtual worlds such as Webkinz, etc.?

"Information on how parents/teachers/nannies are using computers with children under 5.

more child-friendly searching techniques/keywords

The effects of a non-technology literate teacher/librarian on K-12 children's learning.

What are best practices for instructing basics such as keyboarding skills: embedded in real-world activities or stand alone? At what age/grade are different technology skills/knowledge most effectively instructed?

What is appropriate for very young? What are best sites? Or programs.

How do children use library websites? or websites in general?"

Age Appropriateness and Technology Use

What works best for children at different stages of development.

Which (kinds of) online games are suitable for younger children at each developmental level from toddler to preschooler?

How children use technology so differently from adults. Kids use the computers as a game to play together with friends (interactive and more than one person, noisy, fun). Adults use computer solitarily and to accomplish tasks.

How do children 11 and under use websites?

How do children actually use technology? The study in St. Louis showed kids are more confident than competent - does that still hold true?

How is gaming linked to literacy skills

how is technology used in conjunction with early literacy efforts?

how kids use the web/best design for websites for kids

How many libraries have children involved in virtual worlds such as Webkinz, etc.?

I'd like to see pro/cons of the time kids are spending on gaming and social networking. I've seen a lot of pros, but I like balanced presentations.

"Information on how parents/teachers/nannies are using computers with children under 5.

Best software for children under 5.

more child-friendly searching techniques/keywords

ways to use technology to enhance literary skills

family-centered computing

children helping other children with technology

What are best practices for instructing basics such as keyboarding skills: embedded in real-world activities or stand alone? At what age/grade are different technology skills/knowledge most effectively instructed?

What are the most effective ways to learn and teach information seeking behaviors that are flexible for future innovations?

How to regulate it? (Teacher & parental controls)"

What is appropriate for very young? What are best sites? Or programs.

"What is the impact of technology on early learners (babies, toddlers, preschoolers).

What is the impact of text messaging and other way kids use electronic messaging on their overall writing skills.

What are the Internet habits of children?

How do children use library websites? or websites in general?"

Convincing Stakeholders

How to convince county IT professionals to allow libraries to do some of the Web 2.0 activities without blocking them.

Information Literacy -- even within staff ...

I'm looking for ways to inform my students and staff of the constant changes that occur at the school media center website.

family-centered computing

More work on ICT skills, not JUST technology or information literacy, but the global definition of ICT, integration into the curriculum."

Safety and accurate usage statistics for Teen Second Life, Second Life, Whyville, Club Penguin and other virtual worlds that can be both entertaining and educational

The effects of a non-technology literate teacher/librarian on K-12 children's learning.

Student achievement: How do library professionals uses limited public funds to ensure and support the learning needs of children?

What literacy/technology skills are children lacking that the public library can assist in developing.

Professional Development

How to keep current? How to become more savvy with tech.

I want to know what parts of the school curriculum are utilizing online research so that I can recommend the best

Information Literacy -- even within staff ...

I'm looking for ways to inform my students and staff of the constant changes that occur at the school media center website.

More work on ICT skills, not JUST technology or information literacy, but the global definition of ICT, integration into the curriculum."

The effects of a non-technology literate teacher/librarian on K-12 children's learning.

We are thinking of doing a podcast for our website. We need to know what others have done in this area.

What is an i-pod and how does it work? What is Wii? Where is all this new technology coming from?

What equipment and other resources are needed to set up connectivity for satellite programming coming from national institutions such as NASA, Smithsonian, Williamsburg,"

What literacy/technology skills are children lacking that the public library can assist in developing.

Outreach and Communication

I'm looking for ways to inform my students and staff of the constant changes that occur at the school media center website.

family-centered computing

children helping other children with technology

The effects of a non-technology literate teacher/librarian on K-12 children's learning.

We are thinking of doing a podcast for our website. We need to know what others have done in this area.

What are some resourceful and scholarly databases? I used to direct children to Wikipedia but now I've been told they are no longer a credible source.

What equipment and other resources are needed to set up connectivity for satellite programming coming from national institutions such as NASA, Smithsonian, Williamsburg,"

What literacy/technology skills are children lacking that the public library can assist in developing.

Cross Curricular

In what area of a students current lesson such as math, can be enhanced through techonology ?

ways to use technology to enhance literary skills

More work on ICT skills, not JUST technology or information literacy, but the global definition of ICT, integration into the curriculum."

Student achievement: How do library professionals uses limited public funds to ensure and support the learning needs of children?

What is the impact of text messaging and other way kids use electronic messaging on their overall writing skills.

What equipment and other resources are needed to set up connectivity for satellite programming coming from national institutions such as NASA, Smithsonian, Williamsburg,"

What literacy/technology skills are children lacking that the public library can assist in developing.

Internet Safety

Actual safety threat of unfettered internet use for children. Not scare stories, but real data on how dangerous it is/isn't.

family-centered computing

Safety and accurate usage statistics for Teen Second Life, Second Life, Whyville, Club Penguin and other virtual worlds that can be both entertaining and educational

What is the best filtering sofware for a networked system (ours performs spottily)

How to regulate it? (Teacher & parental controls)"

What are the Internet habits of children?

Information-Seeking Behaviors of Children

information-seeking behaviors of children (Melissa Gross at FSU is doing this)

children helping other children with technology

More evidence on youth information seeking behaviors.

Safety and accurate usage statistics for Teen Second Life, Second Life, Whyville, Club Penguin and other virtual worlds that can be both entertaining and educational

What are best practices for instructing basics such as keyboarding skills: embedded in real-world activities or stand alone? At what age/grade are different technology skills/knowledge most effectively instructed?

What is appropriate for very young? What are best sites? Or programs.

What are the Internet habits of children?

How do children use library websites? or websites in general?"

What literacy/technology skills are children lacking that the public library can assist in developing.

Interactive Library Websites

Safety and security of interactive library websites

We are thinking of doing a podcast for our website. We need to know what others have done in this area.

What equipment and other resources are needed to set up connectivity for satellite programming coming from national institutions such as NASA, Smithsonian, Williamsburg,"

How do children use library websites? or websites in general?"

Statistics

"What % of public computer use in libraries is by children & teens?

What are children & teens using library computers for? % of each type use?

Safety and accurate usage statistics for Teen Second Life, Second Life, Whyville, Club Penguin and other virtual worlds that can be both entertaining and educational

Library Computers

What fees are charged (if any) by public libraries for computer instruction and for computer-related programming

What is the best filtering sofware for a networked system (ours performs spottily)

How to regulate it? (Teacher & parental controls)"

What equipment and other resources are needed to set up connectivity for satellite programming coming from national institutions such as NASA, Smithsonian, Williamsburg,"

How do children use library websites? or websites in general?"

What literacy/technology skills are children lacking that the public library can assist in developing.

Literacy

What are correlations of computer use and reading? Need to relate the literacy aspects of both.

What gaming/ technology skills are transferable to formal learning, and how can we measure the impact of technology accessibility on children and youth in the public library setting?

"What is the impact of technology on early learners (babies, toddlers, preschoolers).

What is the impact of text messaging and other way kids use electronic messaging on their overall writing skills.

How do children use library websites? or websites in general?"

What literacy/technology skills are children lacking that the public library can assist in developing.